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A review by cj_mo_2222
Miracle Cure by Harlan Coben
3.0
Be aware that this is not a new book, but a re-release. While the book says "A Harlan Classic - Now Back in Print", I didn't notice that until after I had purchased the book. I focused on the description of the book which mentioned a beloved TV journalist and a basketball star facing a deadly disease and a serial-killer which sounded intriguing. I didn't realize the disease was AIDS and that the book was originally written in 1991 and was just re-released in 2011. Some of the characters opinions and views about HIV and AIDS are thankfully dated, but the book was still very suspenseful and the ending was very surprising.
I liked the two main characters of Sara and Michael and seeing their loyalty and love for each other. A scene with Sara and Cassandra toward the end seemed unbelievable and a pat solution to years of problems between the two characters, but does build on the story to prepare for the nail-biting conclusion. Some of the other characters are fairly two-dimensional villains, which detracts from the overall book. Also, I feel the graphic scenes taking place in Bangkok did nothing to add to the overall story and greatly took away from my enjoyment and opinion of the book.
I liked the two main characters of Sara and Michael and seeing their loyalty and love for each other. A scene with Sara and Cassandra toward the end seemed unbelievable and a pat solution to years of problems between the two characters, but does build on the story to prepare for the nail-biting conclusion. Some of the other characters are fairly two-dimensional villains, which detracts from the overall book. Also, I feel the graphic scenes taking place in Bangkok did nothing to add to the overall story and greatly took away from my enjoyment and opinion of the book.